100 Other Words for “Sorry”

100 Other Words for

No. Term Definition
1. A thousand pardons Exaggerated polite apology.
2. Abashed Feeling embarrassed; apologetic.
3. Accept my apologies Request to receive apology.
4. Accountable Owning fault; ready to make amends.
5. Acknowledging fault Admitting wrongdoing; expressing regret.
6. Aghast Shocked and remorseful.
7. Amends Actions to repair a wrong.
8. Apologetic Expressing regret or remorse.
9. Apology Statement of regret for wrongdoing.
10. Appalled Deeply dismayed; contrite.
11. Ashamed Feeling guilt or humiliation.
12. Atonement Making up for a wrong.
13. Beg pardon Polite request for forgiveness.
14. Begging forgiveness Earnestly asking to be forgiven.
15. Believe me Assurance of sincerity and regret.
16. Chagrined Annoyed at oneself; remorseful.
17. Contrite Deeply remorseful; penitent.
18. Culpable Deserving blame; acknowledging fault.
19. Deep regret Strong feeling of sorrow.
20. Disgraced Feeling dishonored by one’s actions.
21. Embarrassed Self-conscious; regretful about mistake.
22. Excuse me Polite apology for interruption.
23. Expiation Act to atone for guilt.
24. Forgive me Request for pardon.
25. Forgive us Request for pardon for group.
26. Full of remorse Feeling deep regret.
27. Guilty Feeling responsible for wrongdoing.
28. Hangdog Downcast; showing shame.
29. Humbled Brought low; apologetic.
30. I admit my mistake Openly acknowledging an error.
31. I apologize Formal expression of regret.
32. I beg your pardon Very polite apology.
33. I caused this Taking responsibility for outcome.
34. I didn’t mean to Regretful denial of intent.
35. I feel awful Expressing strong regret.
36. I feel terrible Expressing intense remorse.
37. I have regrets Admitting remorse about actions.
38. I made a mistake Admitting an error.
39. I messed up Informal admission of fault.
40. I owe you an apology Admitting apology is due.
41. I owe you one Acknowledging debt after wrongdoing.
42. I regret it Expressing remorse.
43. I stand corrected Acknowledging error and correction.
44. I take the blame Accepting responsibility.
45. I was wrong Admitting fault.
46. I’ll fix it Promise to correct the issue.
47. I’m ashamed Expressing shame and regret.
48. I’m at fault Accepting responsibility.
49. I’m contrite Stating deep remorse.
50. I’m deeply sorry Grave, heartfelt apology.
51. I’m embarrassed Admitting awkward regret.
52. I’m incredibly sorry Very strong apology.
53. I’m mortified Extremely embarrassed and sorry.
54. I’m really sorry Sincere emphatic apology.
55. I’m remorseful Expressing deep regret.
56. I’m so sorry Emotional emphatic apology.
57. I’m sorry about that Direct apology for mishap.
58. I’m sorry for that Direct apology for action.
59. I’m sorry for this Regret about current situation.
60. I’m sorry for your loss Condolence expression of sympathy.
61. I’m sorry I did that Apology for specific act.
62. I’m sorry it happened Regret about an event.
63. I’m sorry to say Regretful preface to statement.
64. I’m sorry you feel that way Acknowledges feelings; limited apology.
65. I’m sorry, my mistake Apology while correcting error.
66. I’m to blame Accepting fault.
67. I’m truly sorry Emphatic sincere apology.
68. I’m very sorry Stronger apology than usual.
69. It was my fault Taking responsibility.
70. Lament Express sorrow about something.
71. Mea culpa Latin: my fault.
72. Misgivings Feelings of doubt and regret.
73. Mortified Extremely ashamed or embarrassed.
74. My apologies Polite expression of regret.
75. My bad Casual admission of fault.
76. My fault Accepting blame.
77. My sincerest apologies Very formal, strong apology.
78. No excuse Admitting no justification exists.
79. Pained Emotionally hurt; regretful.
80. Pardon Forgiveness requested or granted.
81. Pardon me Polite apology.
82. Penitent Showing repentance.
83. Please accept my apologies Formal request to accept apology.
84. Please accept my regret Formal expression of sorrow.
85. Please forgive me Courteous request for forgiveness.
86. Please pardon me Courteous apology request.
87. Regret Sorrow about a past action.
88. Regretful Feeling regret.
89. Regrets Formal closing expressing sorrow.
90. Remorse Deep guilt and sorrow.
91. Remorseful Feeling deep remorse.
92. Repentance Sincere regret and turning away.
93. Repentant Wishing to make amends.
94. Rueful Sorrowful; mildly ashamed.
95. Shamefaced Showing shame and embarrassment.
96. Sheepish Awkwardly embarrassed; apologetic.
97. Sincere regrets Formal expression of regret.
98. Sorry about that Brief apology for minor issue.
99. Sorry for the trouble Apology for inconvenience caused.
100. Sorry to bother you Apology for interruption.